Nanny goat Jennifer’s big adventure

April 16, 2014 · 0 Comments

Patricia Heeds owns a farm just outside of Shelburne and as any farmer can tell you, missing animals are always cause for concern. On the morning of Thursday, March 27th, the Heed farm began their day as usual. Allie, a very young Nanny Goat was where she should be, Billy Goats Trick and Trot were where they should be, Sheep, Alice and Amber were in their stall, and Brandy, Heed’s mare was in her stall. Poncho, the family dog and Wasabi the family cat were in the house, but Nanny Goat Jennifer was nowhere to be found.

Immediately worry and panic set in as it appeared the red collar wearing Nanny Goat Jennifer had figured out how to unhook her leash from the stall with her teeth and simply go for a walk down the driveway, and kept on going.

Heed’s farm animals are highly domesticated, full of character and extremely friendly. Heed was nearly frantic and heartbroken with worry for Nanny Goat Jennifer and set out to find her by contacting the Shelburne Free Press, calling neighbors, passing many hours driving around searching for her, and posting flyers at the local gas stations, but to no avail and the painful wait began.

By Tuesday night, the wait was over. Fear and panic was replaced by joy. Nanny Goat Jennifer had been found by a Good Samaritan who noticed Jennifer walking along the highway, scooped her up, brought her to the safety of his own farm and as soon as he saw the flyers, called Heed and Nanny Goat Jennifer was returned to her happy home.

Heed was overjoyed by the fortunate outcome and Nanny Goat Jennifer has not strayed since. As to the reason why Jennifer wandered, we may never know, but she is a very determined character and perhaps she was like everyone else, searching for spring!

During an interview, Nanny Goat Jennifer didn’t have much to say about her big adventure as every girl has her secrets. When asked if she would wander off again, Nanny Goat Jennifer seemed to smugly smile as if to say she hasn’t decided yet and the interview was interrupting her time in the sun!

By Alex Sher